Rugby World Cup champion Siya Kolisi decided to take to his Instagram to wish his beloved friend Handré Pollard a happy birthday as seen in a post shared on Monday, 11 March.
SIYA KOLISI DEDICATES A SWEET BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO HANDRÉ POLLARD
There is no denying the genuine chemistry between Siya Kolisi and Handré Pollard. The 32-year-old South African rugby captain recently penned a heartfelt birthday tribute to Pollard which had his social media followers in their feelings.
The beloved fly-half has “completed the calendar” as they say. Jip, Pollard turned 30 on his birthday on Monday. And, with all the success he has amassed in his career, his age could come as a surprise to many.
“Happy birthday Mr Brada. Hope you have an amazing day and year! Going through the photos took me through some great and tough memories,” Kolisi’s birthday dedication read.
The Racing 92 rugby player wore his heart on his sleeve and expressed his utmost love and respect to Pollard. “Got too much respect for you my brother. Love you, brother,” Kolisi penned.
Touched and grateful, Pollard replied in the comment section. “No man my heart 🥹😭🫶🏼,” the birthday Bokke responded.
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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HANDRÉ POLLARD:
1. Handré Pollard was born in 1994 in Somerset West, a town in the Western Cape, Rugby World reported.
2. He is said to have attended the prestigious Paarl Gimnasium school, where fellow alumni Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers also attended.
3. In 2016, Pollard’s arm was almost amputated following a routine shoulder surgery that allegedly led to a serious infection.
4. Pollard is married and tied the knot with his wife Marise in 2017. His beautiful wife is said to be an international 800m runner, who has also been a South African national champion.
5. The lovebirds are expecting to welcome their first baby in April.
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME MESSAGES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW…
“Happy Birthday Handré! 🎂🥳,” @tsitsi888 reacted.
“Blessed birthday to Handré ❤️❤️❤️. Many blessings bro 🙏 🙌 ❤️,” @msroselin replied.
“Happy 😊 birthday 🥳 to the national husband,” @xashimbanosipho wrote.
“Coming from a dude…I must say these two oaks are handsome 🔥👊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿😁,” @nige_ali commented.
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